Birthday:
Dec 09, 1942
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Dick Butkus
Richard Marvin Butkus (December 9, 1942 - October 5, 2023) was an American former professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. He played football as a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He was invited to eight Pro Bowls, named a first-team All-Pro six times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. He was renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he played and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in pro football history.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brian's Song | Dick Butkus (uncredited) | 1971 |
| The Last Boy Scout | Himself | 1991 |
| Hamburger: The Motion Picture | Drootin | 1986 |
| Cry, Onion! | Jeff | 1975 |
| Deadly Games | Joe Adams | 1982 |
| Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! | himself | 1985 |
| Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Dick Butkus | 1990 |
| Crunch Course | Self | 1986 |
| NFL Moment of Impact | 2007 | |
| The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Brom Bones | 1980 |
| Johnny Dangerously | Arthur | 1984 |
| Superdome | Scott Hennerson | 1978 |
| Crash Course | Ed Konner | 1988 |
| The Stepford Children | Tom Wilcox | 1987 |
| Spontaneous Combustion | Lt. General | 1990 |
| Gus | Rob Cargil | 1976 |
| Mother, Jugs & Speed | Rodeo | 1976 |
| Any Given Sunday | Opposing Coach - Game 3 | 1999 |
| Smorgasbord | Anti-Smoking Enforcer | 1983 |
| Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit | Self | 2008 |
| WrestleMania II | Referee | 1986 |
| Necessary Roughness | Convict Football Player | 1991 |
| A Matter of Wife... and Death | Heavy | 1975 |
| Teddy Bears' Picnic | Dick Butkus | 2002 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Growing Pains | Robert | 1985 |
| Magnum, P.I. | 1980 | |
| Night Court | Stanley | 1984 |
| Kate & Allie | 1984 | |
| My Two Dads | Ed Klawicki | 1987 |
| The Bernie Mac Show | Dick Butkus | 2001 |
| Matlock | Vic Garrett / The Annihilator | 1986 |
| Simon & Simon | 1981 | |
| Early Edition | 1996 | |
| The Greatest American Hero | Coach Andrews | 1981 |
| Hang Time | Coach Mike Katowinski | 1995 |
| MacGyver | Earl Dent | 1985 |
| Wonder Woman | Neil | 1975 |
| Emergency! | Dave 'The Animal' | 1972 |
| Vega$ | 1978 | |
| Police Story | 1973 | |
| Matt Houston | Crusher Kawalski | 1982 |
| Blue Thunder | Richard Butowski | 1984 |
| Blacke's Magic | 1986 | |
| Half Nelson | Beau | 1985 |
| Joe Forrester | 1975 | |
| Bronk | 1975 | |
| Deal or No Deal | Self - Supporter | 2005 |
| Saturday Night Live | Self - Cameo (uncredited) | 1975 |
| Charlie Grace | Dick Butkus | 1995 |
| Taxi | Party Guy | 1978 |
| The Six Million Dollar Man | Bobby Laport | 1974 |
| The Rockford Files | Dick Butkus | 1974 |
| Burke's Law | Tony Ward | 1994 |
| The Love Boat | Ernie Jordan | 1977 |
| Petrocelli | Bill Eberly | 1974 |
| McMillan & Wife | Coach | 1971 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Self | 1961 |
| Chicago Sons | 1997 | |
| I Didn't Do It | Himself | 2014 |
| Coach | Dick Butkus | 1989 |
| Inside Schwartz | Dick Butkus | 2001 |
| Murder, She Wrote | Tank Mason | 1984 |
| Rich Man, Poor Man | Al Funducci | 1976 |
| Fantasy Island | Moose Maloney | 1978 |
